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ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friend or Foe: Filling Your Aquarium

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Nick Coleman, owner of Nick’s Aquatic Maintenance, to discover which fish are BFFs and which ones are better off swimming solo! Learn to create a harmonious underwater ecosyst...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Nick Coleman, owner of Nick’s Aquatic Maintenance, to discover which fish are BFFs and which ones are better off swimming solo!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Spring Sensory Stations (Ages 1-3 + Guardian)

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Engage all your senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds, each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Engage all your senses through various hands-on activities. From squishy textures to mesmerizing sights and sounds, 
each station offers a unique sensory adventure.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade School, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled storytime with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that everyone will enjoy! Perfect for creating special moments together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Memorial Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library closes on Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Coloring Corner (Grades 7-12)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The end of the school year can be stressful. Whether you’re looking for a quick mental break or a creative escape, we’ll have pages for your to color, ranging from simple to intric...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The end of the school year can be stressful. Whether you’re looking for a quick mental break or a creative escape, we’ll have pages for your to color, ranging from simple to intricate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Spring Book Club:

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting. Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Spring Book Club

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting. Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.

Event Details:

Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance with, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought t

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Minute-to-Win-It Games (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Tick-tock, tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tick-tock, tick-tock! The clock is ticking as you race to complete exciting minute-to-win-it challenges. Test your speed and skills, and win fun prizes to celebrate the end of the school year!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Independent Attendance

This is a program intended for children to attend independently. Please let us know if your child requires any extra accommodations. See our family programs to attend with the whole family. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs a...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Penguins

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

“Waddle” into watercolor as you paint a Rockhopper Penguin using a variegated wash technique. Learn how to blend colors seamlessly while capturing the charm of these unique birds.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the McAninch Arts Center, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hokusai and Ukiyo-e Art Show premiering this ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join Diana Martinez, Executive Director of the McAninch Arts Center, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hokusai and Ukiyo-e Art Show premiering this summer at the College of DuPage.

Independence Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Independence Day.

GH Fest Closing

All Day
Glenside Library
Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room

Labor Day

All Day
Glenside Library

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Closing
Branches:
Glenside Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Labor day.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

All Day
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

All Day
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room